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It’s the waning moments of my fourth session with a new therapist. My entire body feels tense, not ideal for the setting.I try to relax, but the plush leather couch crumples under me when I shift, making the movements extraordinary.We all throw verbal darts around as though we’re engaged in a massive, drunken tournament at a bar, but the most poisonous ones seem to hit me the most often, admittedly somewhat a consequence of my own sensitivity.

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She quickly and convincingly pointed out that I work rather hard and am, ultimately, paying my bills on time, that I have friends, an appreciation for arts and culture, and so on. ” “I was hoping to avoid it, I suppose.” I tell her the whole notion of having the hots for a therapist is such a sizable cliché that I was embarrassed to admit it.

In short, I am, in fact, strong, responsible and “pretty good at life.” Then Lori heightened the discussion a bit. “For Christ’s sake,” I say, throwing my hands up, “Tony Soprano even fell in love with his therapist.” Lori snorts, rolls her eyes. “If that’s what you’re thinking, it’s OK,” she goes on, earnestly, explaining that she’s discussed sexual scenarios with her clients before so as to “normalize” the behavior and not have them feel their own thoughts are unnatural.

If you are a member of the LGBTIQ or sexual and gender diversity community and wish to speak to someone about the societal or personal problems you may face but cannot find someone near to where you live or work, you may want to consider someone listed in our Directory who works online via Skype/Video chat.

Look here to see a list of useful questions you may want to ask when considering choosing a therapist.

LGBTIQ individuals are often judged through a heteronormative lens of what is and isn't 'normal'.

Even today, people who wish to change their gender, announce a sexuality other than the norm, or those who wish to engage in consensual BDSM/Kink relationships, often find themselves the target of prejudice, or even diagnosed as having some sort of mental illness.

This can be the first place you might look if you would like a non-judgemental therapist to work with you on an physical, emotional, psychological or spiritual issue, especially those pertaining to gender and sexuality.